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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,592.70, 14,383.98 and 3,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,592.70, 14,383.98 and 3,017.12 is: 4,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,592.70 : 14,383.98 = 3,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,592.70/14,383.98 = 3,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,592.70x = 14,383.98 × 3,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,592.70x = 43,398,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398,121.82/9,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.08

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